Harvard University
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Harvard University | Report ID | 2025010677 |
| Address | 2 White Place | City, State ZIP | BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS 02445 |
| Event Date | January 21, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.33000, -71.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell down a small flight of stairs and suffered a back injury. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 21, 2025, a worker at Harvard University in BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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